#203838 Hex Code
Color Name: Gunmetal
What is hex #203838 Color?
The color name of hex code #203838 is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (32, 56, 56) which means it is composed of
22% red, 39% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:43 M:0 Y:0 K:78. In the HSV/HSB scale, #203838 has a hue of 180°, 43% saturation and a brightness value of 22%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #203838 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (32, 56, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (43%, 0%, 0%, 78%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 43%, 22%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DFC7C7 [Dust Storm] |
| Closest Pantone® | 560 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #382020 [Temptress] |
| #203838 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #303030 |
| Desaturated | #2C2C2C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #313131 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #333333 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #777777 |
Hex #203838 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #203838 is #382020 which is called Temptress. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #203838 color is offered by #382020. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #203838 are #202C38 and #20382C, called Yankees Blue and Medium Jungle Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #203838 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #203838 are #38202C (Temptress) and #382C20 (Bistre). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#203838 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #382038 (Dark Purple) and #383820 (Olive Drab #7) along with #203838, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #203838 has #382038 (Dark Purple), #382020 (Temptress) and #203820 (Black Leather Jacket). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #203838 contains #2C2038 (Dark Purple), #382020 (Temptress) and #2C3820 (Pine Tree). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #203838 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #203838 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 203838 Color
Tints
4D6060- 637474
- 798888
- 909C9C
- A6AFAF
- BCC3C3
- D2D7D7
- E9EBEB
Tones
- 334646
- 3D4E4E
- 465555
- 505C5C
- 5A6363
- 636A6A
- 6D7272
- 767979
Shades
- 1A2D2D
- 162727
- 132222
- 101C1C
- 0D1616
- 0A1111
- 060B0B
- 030606
#203838 Color Patterns
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#203838 Gingham Checks
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#203838 Honeycomb Pattern
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#203838 Houndstooth Pattern
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#203838 Trellis Pattern
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#203838 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
